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#1200 of 2,221 schools in MO
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Middle School · Independence 30 · Independence, MO
An Independence 30 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2800 S HARDY AVE, Independence, MO 64052
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clifford H. Nowlin Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,981
Median home value
$131,100
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kansas City Girls Prep MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Raytown Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Independence 30
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #14 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is a public middle school in Independence, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 886 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
What grades does Clifford H. Nowlin Middle serve?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clifford H. Nowlin Middle rank in MO?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle ranks #1,200 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle a charter school?
No, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clifford H. Nowlin Middle a Title I school?
No, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
83.1% of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5380
- Area population (ZIP 64052)
- 22,945
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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